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Some programs programs require requiretickets ticketsand/or and/orreservations, reservations,always always contact event locations to confirm times requirements. Parents: Some contact event locations to confirm times andand requirements. Dec 1 - 24 • Free Photo with Santa! • Get a free 4x6 studio-quality photo in-store! • Bass Pro Shop- Katy Mills Mall • bassproshop.com • 281-644-2200 Dec 1 - 20 • 34th Annual Home for the Holidays • The local shops and businesses come alive with the Spirit of the Season. • Old Town Spring • oldtownspring.com Dec 1 - 20 • It’s a Wonderful Life • Fri & Sat 7:30pm and Sun 3pm • Houston Family Arts Center • houstonfac.com • 281-685-6374 Dec 1 - 6 • Free Crafts-Pinecone Ornament • Monday-Friday, 5-7pm; Saturday and Sunday, Noon-5pm. • Bass Pro Shop- Katy Mills Mall • bassproshop.com • 281-644-2200 Dec 1 & 8 • Toddler Time • 9:30am, 10:30am & 11:30am • Stories, songs, fingerplays and occasional crafts - limited to 35/session. Tickets are limited and available on a first come basis starting 1 hour prior to the start of the program. • 2-3 1/2 yrs • Free • Cy-Fair College Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-290-3210
Dec 1 • Free Afternoon at The Houston Zoo • 12:00pm • Free • Houston Zoo • houstonzoo.org • 713-533-6500
Dec 2 • Mommy Mingle Wednesday • 10:00am-12:00pm • Bring your little ones to Tot Spot. Enjoy free coffee and snacks on us and mingle with other mommies. Daddies, nannies and caretakers are welcome too! • Children’s Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138
Dec 3, 10 & 17 • Toddler Story Time • 10:30am • Pick up a ticket at the desk. Tickets are issued beginning 30 minutes in advanced. • 18-36 months • Free • Northwest Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-890-2665
Dec 1 • Tremendous Tuesday Art • 4:30pm • Just come and have fun painting. Explore different painting styles. Dec 3, 10 & 17 • School Recommended for ages 6-12 years old. Age Story Time • All materials will be provided. • Free • Find even more 4:30pm • Stories followed Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Dec 3, 4, 10, 17 family friendly by an appropriate activity Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610 & 18 • K2 Play or craft. • Free • Barbara events at Dec 1 • Children’s Program • • 11:00am-1:00pm 4:30pm • Free • Barbara Bush @ • Enjoy bouncing SpringCypressParent.com Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net the day away on our • 281-376-4610 • 281-376-4610 in ground trampolines, jumping into the foam Dec 3 & 10 • Spanish Dec 1 • Conroe Christmas Celebration • 5:30pm • Tree pit and swinging from our Story Time • 11:00am • Stories, Lighting & Concert • Heritage Place preschool sized bars. Pre-registration is songs, fingerplays and occasional crafts no longer available. Limit to 60 kids. • cityofconroe.org - limited to 35/session. Ticket distribution • Walking-5 yrs • $6 per child • K2 Dec 2 & 9 • Preschool Story Academy of Kids Sports • k2academy.com begins 1 hour prior to story time. • Free • Cy-Fair College Branch Library Time • 10:00am & 11:00am • • 281-655-7272 Stories, songs, fingerplays and occasional • hcpl.net • 281-290-3210 crafts - limited to 35/session. Tickets are Dec 3, 10 & 17 • Toddler Time Dec 3 • Infant Explorers • limited and available on a first come • 10:15am, 11:00am & 11:45am • 10:30am • All materials provided. • Stories, songs, and fingerplays. • 15basis starting 1 hour prior to the start of the program. • 3-6 yrs • Free • 36 months • Free • Barbara Bush @ 0-36 months • Free • Katherine Tyra Cy-Fair College Branch Library • hcpl.net Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885 • 281-376-4610 • 281-290-3210
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Dec 4 - 6 • Houston Repertoire Ballet will be even bigger and better for this special holiday Dec 10 - 13 • Journey to Bethlehem 2015 presents The Nutcracker • Tomball High School version. • Cypress Creek Lakes Phase 3 Recreation • 5:00pm-9:00pm • Outdoor walk-through drama Center • cypresscreeklakes.com Theatre • hrbdance.org • 281-940-4721 portraying the birth of Christ. A winding trail and experienced guides will lead you through a series Dec 4 & 18 • K2 Open Gym • 7:00pm-9:00pm Dec 5 • Parent’s Survival Night • 6:30pm • Students can practice the skills they’ve learned • Members: $28.00, Non-Members: $33.00 of live action scenes tracing the journey Mary and in class, get assistance from supervising coaches, • The Little Gym of Houston-Copperfield • Joseph took centuries ago as they were expecting the miraculous birth of Christ. • Free-$12 • Current - A bounce on our in ground trampolines, tumble down tlghouston-copperfieldtx.com • 281-859-3939 Christian Church • jtbcurrent.com • 281-395-4722 the 30 ft. tumble track and flip into our foam pit! Dec 5 • The Houston Choral Society presents Pre-registration is not required, but recommended. “Celebrate the Season” • 7:30pm • Purchase Dec 11 - 20 • Elf The Musical Jr. • $15-$18 Parents do not need to stay, but must come inside to tickets online. • The Foundry at Jones Road • • LGI Theater • cythouston.org drop off. $10 Pre-registered, $15 Walk-in • 7 yrs & houstonchoral.org Dec 11 - 13 • The Nutcracker • Tickets available up • K2 Academy of Kids Sports • k2academy.com • 281-655-7272 Dec 6 • Children’s Christmas Musical online. • $22 • Berry Center • artisanschoolofdance.com Dec 5 - 6 • The Cy-Fair FFA Country Christmas Craft Show • Shopping, pictures with Santa, BBQ plates, Chicken Bingo, Bake Sale, Choir Performances and more. • Cy-Fair ISD Exhibit Center • cyfaircountrychristmas.org Dec 5 - 6 • A Night in Bethlehem • 5:00pm8:00pm • A Hands On Holy Land Experience. Don’t miss this living, interactive recreation of the original Christmas story. Join us for free activities for the family including candle making, create a clay pinch pot, sew a coin bag or play dress-up. Pet the live animals and enjoy cookies, hot cider and coffee. • Free • Messiah Lutheran Church • messiahlc.org • 281-890-3013
“Wrappying All the Way” • 9:30am • Central Dec 11 - 13 • 2015 Tomball German Baptist Church • cbchou.org • 281-492-2689 Christmas Market • 4 Music Stages, 175 Street Dec 6 • K2 Academy’s Winter Wonderland Vendors, Ethnic & Festival Food, Petting Zoo, Street • 11:00am-2:00pm • Register TODAY for your 1 Performers, Souvenirs, Arts & Crafts, Antiques and hour time slot! REAL BEARDED Santa! Make and more. • Old Town Tomball near the Historical Train take home snow! Enjoy a cup of Hot Cocoa and Depot Plaza • tomballgermanfest.com decorate a cookie! Bounce on our trampolines, jump into the pit, climb our bounce mountain! • $15 • K2 Academy of Kids Sports • k2academy.com • 281-655-7272
Dec 11 - 12 • Celebrate Jesus • 6:30pm9:30pm • The Life of Jesus from the angels singing to announce His birth, His time on earth as a child, His ministry and His death, burial, resurrection and Dec 6 • One Night in Bethlehem • 4:00pm- ascension is presented as you drive through a Bible 8:00pm • Nativity experience (narration begins at times village. • West Houston Church of Christ • 5:30, 6:30 & 7:30pm), live animals, crafts, and an westhoustonchurch.org • 281-856-0001 opportunity to taste, smell and touch the environment Dec 12 - 13 • Cougar Christmas Market • Dec 5, 12 & 19 • Photos with Santa • in Bethlehem where Jesus was born and much more. Sat 9am-5pm and Sun 10am-4pm • Free Admission 1:00pm-5:00pm • Vintage Park Shopping Village, • John Wesley United Methodist Church • jwumc.org & parking • Cypress Fairbanks Exhibit Center • • 281-444-2112 cycreekffaboosterclub.com Building K Lobby • vintageparkhouston.com Dec 5 & 19 • Parent’s Night Out • 7:00pm • It’s 4 hours of gymnastics, games, contests, and endless fun! $16 online rate; $20 at the door. We are unable to sign up for these events over the phone. • Cypress Academy of Gymnastics • cypressacademy.com • 281-469-4599 Dec 5 & 12 • Family Funtime • 10:00am • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885 Dec 5 • Teddy Bear Checkup • 9:00am • Bring your teddy bear, doll or other favorite friend for a ‘beary’ special checkup. This annual event lets kids become a doctor for the day by learning all about health & wellness. Santa will be there giving his friend a special checkup too! • Free with General Admission • The Health Museum • thehealthmuseum.org • 713-521-1515 Dec 5 • Montgomery County Mistletoe Holiday Market • 10:00am-5:00pm • The Lone Star Convention Center • 281-610-8577 Dec 5 • AMC Sensory Friendly Films to Families Affected by Autism • 10:00am • The Good Dinosaur--The auditoriums have their lights up, the sound turned down and audience members are invited to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing! • AMC Willowbrook 24 • amctheatre.com • 281-970-9604 Dec 5 • Sensory Friendly Family Film • 11:00am • Brighter lights, lower sound, shorter previews and accepting environment. • Santikos Silverado IMAX • santikos.com • 281-290-0077 Dec 5 • Cypress Creek Lakes Santa Stop and Holiday Artisan Market • 12:00pm-5:00pm • Free photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus in a sleigh, Meet Olaf from the movie Frozen and enjoy our Frozen bounce house, enjoy gourmet treats, coffee, hot chocolate and more. Our quarterly Artisan Market
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Dec 6 • Children’s Christmas Musical “A Play Dec 12 - 13 • Tomball Museum Center’s in a Manger” • 4:00pm • John Wesley United Annual Christmas Open House and Candlelight Methodist Church • jwumc.org • 281-444-2112 Tour • 6:00pm-9:00pm • Guests enjoy homemade Dec 6 • Abendmusik Christmas Concert • wassail, coffee, and cookies as they stroll throughout 7:00pm • You’ll find a moment to unwind and enjoy the grounds. Santa Claus greets the children and the peace of the Christmas season as you listen to poses for pictures. During each evening local church inspiring music performed by our choirs and ensembles. choirs and other musical groups perform in the Trinity • Kinsmen Lutheran Church • kinsmenlutheran.org • Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Griffin Memorial House and the gazebo. • Tomball Museum Center 281-444-3126 • tomballmuseumcenter.net Dec 7 - 13 • Free Crafts-Color a 9” Wooden Santa Decoration • Monday-Friday, 5-7pm; Saturday Dec 12 • Breakfast with The Grinch • and Sunday, Noon-5pm. • Bass Pro Shop- Katy Mills 9:00am • Join us for this fun holiday tradition to get you into the holiday spirit. Enjoy breakfast with Mall • bassproshop.com • 281-644-2200 the Grinch, holiday crafts and activities. There will Dec 7 & 21 • Moo Time • 10:00am • Free • Chick- even be a visit from Santa and an opportunity for fil-A 1960 & Cutten • cfarestaurant.com/1960andcutten pictures. • $10/family • Langham Creek YMCA • • 281-580-4303 ymcahouston.org Dec 7 • Baby Time • 9:30, 10:30 & 11:30am Dec 12 • Conroe Christmas Celebration • Stories, songs, fingerplays and occasional crafts - • 11:00am-5:00pm • Heritage Place, Conroe • limited to 25/session. Tickets are limited and available cityofconroe.org • 936-522-3900 on a first come basis starting 1 hour prior to the start of the program. • Free • Cy-Fair College Branch Dec 12 • Christmas on Commerce • 12:00pm5:00pm • A traditional holiday family event with a Library • hcpl.net • 281-290-3210 sleigh full of fun for the kids. Meet Santa and Mrs. Dec 8, 15 & 22 • Tremendous Tuesday Claus, Christmas crafts, activities, vendors and food, • 4:30pm • Ticket Required. Free tickets will be and lots of live entertainment. • Free Admission & available 30 minutes before the program. • Free parking • Commerce Street in downtown Tomball • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • • ci.tomball.tx.us hcpl.net • 281-376-4610 Dec 12 • Kiwanis Christmas Parade • Dec 8 • Joseph Fuller, piano, with Samuel 1:00pm • Downtown Conroe • cityofconroe.org • Schultz, baritone • Cypress Creek FACE • 936-522-3900 cypresscreekface.org Dec 12 • Parent’s Night Out • 6:30pm • Polar Dec 9 • Cookie Decorating • 4:00pm • Free Express: Make “Snow”, Build a “snowman”, have a • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • “snowball” fight, tumble track, pit play trampolines, hcpl.net • 281-376-4610 bounce mountain and more. • 3 (potty-trained)-13 Dec 9 • Children’s Program • 4:30pm • Free yrs • $25 per child, $5 off additional siblings • • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • K2 Academy of Kids Sports • k2academy.com • 281-655-7272 hcpl.net • 281-376-4610
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The Fun-Time Calendar Dec 13 • Central Baptist Church presents “Follow the Light” • Experience the season as we celebrate the true Light of Christmas. Shows at 9:30am and 11am. • Central Baptist Church • cbchou.org • 281-492-2689
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Dec 21 • Gingerbread House Craft • 2:00pm • Come celebrate the holidays and make your own gingerbread house. Get a free ticket at the desk 30 minutes before the program. Limit 36. • 5-11 yrs • Free • Northwest Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-890-2665
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Family Night • 5:30pm • Free • Chick-fil-A 1960 & Cutten • cfarestaurant.com/1960andcutten • 281-580-4303 Family Night • 5:30pm • Free • Chick-fil-A 249 & Jones Rd. • cfarestaurant.com/249atjonesroad • 281-374-6690
Dec 13 • Christmas Performance • 4:00pm Dec 31 • Houston Symphony Concert • WEDNESDAY • John Wesley United Methodist Church • jwumc.org Cypress Creek FACE • cypresscreekface.org • 281-444-2112 Toddler Time • 9:30am • 16-36 months • Free • Tomball College & Community Library • hcpl.net Dec 13 • Annual Christmas Cantata • 6:30pm • 832-559-4200 • The Word of God Christian Fellowship • wogcf.org
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Dec 13 • Born A Savior, Born A King Christmas Cantata • 6:30pm • Featuring Messiah’s MONDAY choir and orchestra. • Messiah Lutheran Church • Baby Bookworms • 9:30am • Story time for messiahlc.org • 281-890-3013 newborn babies through those walking with assistance. Dec 14 - 18 • Free Crafts-Color a Christmas Story time includes songs, age appropriate stories, and playtime. • Free • Tomball College & Community Scene Drawstring Bag • Monday-Friday, 5-7pm; Library • hcpl.net • 832-559-4200 Saturday and Sunday, Noon-5pm. • Bass Pro ShopKaty Mills Mall • bassproshop.com • 281-644-2200 Wibbley Wobblers • 10:30am • Story time for babies up to 15 months who are walking independently. Dec 15 • Special Needs Family Night • Story time includes songs, age appropriate stories, 5:00pm-8:00pm • For those families and caregivers and playtime. Come enjoy time with your baby and of special needs children and adults. Take time out other moms. • Free • Tomball College & Community to enjoy some bounce therapy and network with Library • hcpl.net • 832-559-4200 other parents and caregivers. Everyone MUST Wear Socks. • Bouncin’ Bears • bouncinbearstexas.com • Open Lab • 11:00am-6:00pm • Choose from up to 30 experiments and 6 different stations. $10/ 281-257-9696 child for 1 hour lab, $16/child for 2.5 hour lab Dec 17 • Polar Express Night • 5:00pm • or $25/child for all-day lab. Adult participation is Decorate sugar cookies, hot chocolate, and the Polar required. Walk-in service. No reservation needed. • Express Movie. Wear your jammies. • Bouncin’ Bears Little Beakers Science Lab for Kids • littlebeakers.com • bouncinbearstexas.com • 281-257-9696 • 281-401-9501 Dec 18 • Parent’s Survival Night • 7:00pm • Members: $28.00, Non-Members: $33.00 • The Little Gym of Houston-Copperfield • tlghouston-copperfieldtx.com • 281-859-3939 Dec 19 • Caroling, Cookies and Cocoa • 6:00pm • John Wesley United Methodist Church • jwumc.org • 281-444-2112
Toddler Story Time • 10:30am & 11:00am • Free ticket required. First come, first serve. • 18-36 months • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885 Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • 3-5 yrs • Free • Tomball College & Community Library • hcpl.net • 832-559-4200 Preschool Story Time • 11:00am • Stories, songs, fingerplays and occasional crafts. • 3-6 yrs • Free • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610 Mommy Matinee • 11:00am • Enjoy the latest romantic comedy or action adventure without having to hire a babysitter! Crying babies and rambunctious toddlers welcome. • Santikos Silverado IMAX • santikos.com • 281-290-0077
Baby Giggles • 1:00pm • Calling all non-walking babies 0-11 months! Join us for songs, fingerplays and playtime. Please be sure to pick up a ticket at Reference Desk 30 minutes in advance. • 0-11 months • Free • Northwest Branch Library • hcpl.net Lapsit • 2:00pm • Mother Goose rhymes, songs, • 281-890-2665 fingerplays and movement. • 0-15 months • Free Baby Wiggles • 2:00pm • Calling all walking • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • babies 12-18 months! Join us for songs, fingerplays hcpl.net • 281-376-4610 and playtime. Please be sure to pick up a ticket Preschool Story Time • 7:00pm • Stories, songs, at Reference Desk 30 minutes in advance. • 12-18 fingerplays and occasional crafts. • 3-6 yrs • Free months • Free • Northwest Branch Library • hcpl.net • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • • 281-890-2665 hcpl.net • 281-376-4610 THURSDAY
Dec 20 • Meet Santa’s Reindeer • 12:00pm4:00pm • Snap a selfie with Santa, sleigh and reindeer! TUESDAY • Children’s Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • Read books, sing songs, do a craft project. Pick up a ticket at • 713-522-1138 the desk. Tickets are issued beginning 30 minutes Dec 20 • Christmas with The Ensemble in advanced. • 3-6 yrs • Free • Northwest Branch Theater • 7:00pm • First Metropolitan Church • Library • hcpl.net • 281-890-2665 firstmet.org • 713-983-7878 Toddler Time • 10:30am • 16-36 months • Free Dec 21-23 & 28-30 • Santa’s Workshop Day • Tomball College & Community Library • hcpl.net Camp • 9:00am • Our day is made up of 20 • 832-559-4200 to 30 minute curriculum based activities. Gym time, board games, arts & crafts, stacking cups, character Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • Free ticket buildings, outside play and music are just a few is required. First come, first served. • 3-5 yrs • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • examples of the daily activities. LUNCH Option 1: hcpl.net • 281-550-0885 bring a sack lunch. Option 2: sign up for a pizza lunch ($5) when you sign in for camp. Preschool: Preschool Story Time • 11:00am • 3-6 yrs • 9am-2pm: $36 per child; School 9am-4pm: $46 per Free • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library child. Extended Care Available. • 18 month-13 yrs • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610 • K2 Academy of Kids Sports • k2academy.com Infant Story Time • 11:15am • 0-18 months • • 281-655-7272 Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek
Dec 21 - 24 • Free Crafts-Decorate a • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885 Christmas Scene Cookie • Monday-Friday, 5-7pm; Preschool Surprise Activity Time • 2:00pm Saturday and Sunday, Noon-5pm. • Bass Pro Shop- • 3-6 yrs • Free • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Katy Mills Mall • bassproshop.com • 281-644-2200 Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610
Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • Stories, songs, and fingerplays. • 3-6 yrs • Free • Tomball College & Community Library • hcpl.net • 832-559-4200 Open Lab • 11:00am-6:00pm • Choose from up to 30 experiments and 6 different stations. It is only $10 per kid for 1 hour lab. Adult participation is required. Walk-in service. No reservation needed. • Little Beakers Science Lab for Kids • littlebeakers.com • 281-401-9501
SATURDAY Open Lab • 11:00am-6:00pm • Choose from up to 30 experiments and 6 different stations. It is only $10 per kid for 1 hour lab. Adult participation is required. Walk-in service. No reservation needed. • Little Beakers Science Lab for Kids • littlebeakers.com • 281-401-9501
SUNDAY Open Lab • 12:00pm-5:00pm • Choose from up to 30 experiments and 6 different stations. It is only $10 per kid for 1 hour lab. Adult participation is required. Walk-in service. No reservation needed. • Little Beakers Science Lab for Kids • littlebeakers.com • 281-401-9501
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